Man Wanted In Charlotte Sexual Assault Case Found Dead In NYC

CHARLOTTE, NC — A 34-year-old man identified by Charlotte police as the suspect wanted in a January sexual assault in south Charlotte is dead, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said Monday.

A woman reported the Jan. 24 attack to CMPD, and said it occurred in the 2800 block of Youngblood Street shortly after 2 a.m., minutes after she met the suspect.

"The suspect also took her personal belongings," CMPD said. "The suspect ran away after a community member was alerted to the assault and called 9-1-1."

During the course of the investigation, detectives identified the male suspect at James Casique Roberts, 34. CMPD obtained warrants for his arrests for 2nd degree sex offense, 1st degree kidnapping, assault on a female, misdemeanor larceny and two counts of 2nd degree rape.

Investigators then learned through additional evidence that Roberts' last known location was New York City.

"As detectives actively worked with the New York Police Department (NYPD), they discovered that Roberts had been located deceased in New York City on January 29, 2021," CMPD said.

CMPD said that anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.